Winter California
Highlights
18 - 35 Year Old Singles, Young Professionals and College Students
Overview
For those who love the snow, or want to experience it for the very first time, now is
your chance. Head to one of North America’s most spectacular lakes and premier alpine resort areas,
Lake Tahoe. You'll find a place that offers amazing natural beauty plus the 24 hour non-stop bling of
Vegas-style casinos and clubs. And to top it all off, singles 18 -35 travellers can hit the
slopes at 3 of Tahoe’s best ski areas - Heavenly, Kirkwood, & Sierra-at-Tahoe. But if skiing or
snowboarding isn’t your cup of tea, other activities abound. In this absolutely unbeatable setting,
there’s definitely something for everyone!
Itinerary
Day 1 Las Vegas to
Lake Tahoe
Meet up with your 19-35 crew &
leave the bling of Vegas behind & head toward the outdoor adventures awaiting you in the
Sierra Nevada Mountains. Hotel (D)
Days 2 & 3 Lake
Tahoe
For the next two days, hit the slopes
of 3 world-class resorts for legendary skiing and snowboarding. Or try out the many other
snow-based activities available, like ice-skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, or sledding.
And when you’re ready to head indoors, tap into the Lake’s high-energy nightlife with its
Vegas-style casinos and big-name entertainment.Hotel (B)
Day 4 Lake Tahoe to San
Francisco
Head down from the mountains and into
one of America’s most colorful & character-filled cities. Fall under the city’s spell
& catch awesome bay views as you cross the Oakland Bay & Golden Gate
bridges. Hotel (B)
Day 5 San
Francisco
There’s so much to do in this beautiful
& cosmopolitan city for 2 full days. Ride the historic cable cars, shop till you drop in
Union Square, feel the hippie vibe in Haight-Ashbury, tour notorious Alcatraz Island, or
stroll through Golden Gate Park. Hotel
(B,D)
Day 6 San Francisco to Carpinteria via Santa
Barbara
Journey south to the lush, sun-drenched American Riviera. Kick back on the beach
and hit the shops & galleries in Santa Barbara. Then stay overnight in the beautiful coastal
town of Carpinteria. (D)
Day 7 Carpinteria to Anaheim
Top off
your tour with a stop in star-studded Hollywood, a drive down the Sunset Strip & time in
Venice Beach. Then your US adventure wraps up and it’s time to say farewell to your new
friends (B)
Dates & Prices
| Available |
11 Dec 2012 |
18 Dec 2012 |
$1045 |
| Available |
18 Dec 2012 |
25 Dec 2012 |
$1045 |
| Available |
25 Dec 2012 |
01 Jan 2013 |
$1225 |
| Available Definite Departure |
01 Jan 2013 |
08 Jan 2013 |
$1049 |
| Available |
08 Jan 2013 |
15 Jan 2013 |
$1049 |
| Available |
15 Jan 2013 |
22 Jan 2013 |
$1049 |
| Available |
22 Jan 2013 |
29 Jan 2013 |
$1049 |
| Available |
05 Feb 2013 |
12 Feb 2013 |
$1049 |
| Available |
19 Feb 2013 |
26 Feb 2013 |
$1049 |
| Available |
05 Mar 2013 |
12 Mar 2013 |
$1049 |
| Available |
12 Mar 2013 |
19 Mar 2013 |
$1049 |
| Available |
19 Mar 2013 |
26 Mar 2013 |
$1049 |
*Prices are not guaranteed until time of
booking
Parkas, pants, and helmets may be rented for minimal daily fee from a
local rental shop; however, travelers will need to either bring or purchase their own hats &
gloves
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Only a $200 deposit required to
book.
Full payment not due until 45 days prior to
departure. (So if paying within 45 days please
pay full amount).
You are booking a shared room if you would like a single room please call 877
848-7477.
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Highlights
San Diego
- City sightseeing tour including Downtown, the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park & Coronado Island
- Visit Mission Beach (weather permitting)
Phoenix
- Scenic drive through Cleveland National Forest, the Anza Borrego and Sonoran desert
Sedona
- Drive the scenic route through "Red Rock" country
- Shop for Native American jewelery
- Drive through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon
Grand Canyon
- Visit a panoramic viewpoint for photos
- Hike along the Canyon's North Rim
Route 66
- Drive along the famous highway
Las Vegas
- Evening Illumination tour of the famous 'Strip'
- Visit Fremont Street
Lake Tahoe
- Scenic drive through the Sierra Nevada Mountains
- Visit Lake Tahoe's South Shore
- See famous Lake Tahoe
San Francisco
- City sightseeing tour including North Beach, Golden Gate Park, & Haight Ashbury
- Visit Fisherman's Wharf & Chinatown
- Cross the Golden Gate Bridge
- Tour at AT&T Park - home to the Giants, San Francisco's baseball club
Carpinteria
Los Angeles
- Visit Hollywood & Mann's Chinese Theater
- Walk Hollywood's "Walk of Fame"
Accommodations
- 6 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation
- Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) – as per itinerary
- Experienced Tour Manager and Driver
- Modern, air-conditioned coach
- 2 States visited: California and Nevada
Optional Activities
San Francisco
- Wine Country Tour - Enjoy a wine tour through one of the famous wine-grape
growing provinces of North America, the Napa Valley region. On this wine country tour, you’ll see three premier
Napa wineries and learn the art of wine. The tour includes complimentary wine tastings at all winery stops,
lunch opportunities with a visit to either Sonoma’s historic square or the town of Yountville.
- San Francisco
Alcatraz is not included in this tour. However you may book tickets in advance by going to www.alcatrazcruises.com. We highly recommend you do as soon as possible as space is limited
and sells quickly. We suggest booking the earliest cruise with audio (9:30am) as it allows the rest of the day
at leisure.
- Chinatown Walking Tour and Dinner- Explore Chinatown and enjoy an all you can
eat meal at one of San Francisco’s best restaurants in the heart of San Francisco’s historic Chinatown.
- Bike and Roll San Francisco(seasonal) - Take a
beautiful bicycle ride on the Bay Trail over the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito with a return trip to San
Francisco by ferryboat! The tour is an easy 9 mile adventure as most of the ride is flat and the last 3 miles
are downhill. Sights of interest include Fisherman’s Wharf, Aquatic Park, Ghirardelli Square, Fort Mason, the
Marina Green, Chrissy Field, the Palace of Fine Arts, the Presidio, Fort Point, the Golden Gate Bridge,
Sausalito shops, Alcatraz, Angel Island, and more. Guided tour includes snack and bottled water. Price also
includes ferryboat from Sausalito.
- California Academy of Sciences - The California Academy of Sciences is the
only place in the world to combine a natural history museum, aquarium, planetarium and world-class research
facility. Explore the depths of a Philippine coral reef, climb into the canopy of a Costa Rican rainforest and
fly to the outer reaches of the Universe.
Los Angeles
- Hollywood Behind-the-Scenes Tour - The Hollywood Behind-the-Scenes Tour
visits all the famous (and infamous) landmarks in Hollywood and is a delight for anyone fascinated with
Hollywood history, architecture and lore. Its Hollywood’s most authentic tour with a bit of legendary gossip as
well. If you really want to know Hollywood you must take this tour!
- Movie Stars' Homes Tour - You’ve seen their movies, now see where the
stars live! Sit back and relax as you are driven past famous celebrity homes like those featured in “The
Osbournes” and “Speed.” See over 40 breathtaking mansions, in a fully narrated two-hour tour. The tour also
includes a cruise down the Sunset Strip and Rodeo Drive.
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